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Mosquitoes for Victory Drive

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-6449

Recording in which a shop steward and a manager of the de Havilland Aircraft Company give their perspectives on the production of Mosquitoes and the aeroplane’s importance to the war effort.

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Recording of an interview with Wing Commander James Storrar, 12 May 1980

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/45

Interview with Wing Commander James 'Jas' Storrer, who flew during the Battle of France and Battle of Britain. He served in various other roles including commander of 239 Wing in Italy.

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Recording of an interview with Wing Commander M.M. Kaye, 30 May 1977

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/23

Interview with Wing Commander M.M. Kaye, who trained as a pilot at Hendon and flew F.E.2bs with 18 Squadron Royal Flying Corps before being shot down and taken prisoner.

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De Havilland 16mm reduction, can 100A - De Havilland diary, 1946-1949

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/184

Film on the work of the de Havilland Aircraft Company during the late 1940s, including D.H.108 experimental aircraft, Vampire fighter aircraft, aircraft carrier deck landings and the prototype Comet airliner.

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First flight of the De Havilland Comet

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC93/386

Film on the first flight of the de Havilland Comet jet airliner. Test pilot John Cunningham is seen boarding the prototype Comet before conducting fast ground runs and taking off.

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